Hollywood-ography: Recent Episodes
Maureen Lee Lenker and Oriana Nudo
Join us for Sidney Poitier's final onscreen performance in THE JACKAL where he stars alongside Bruce Willis and Richard Gere.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's penultimate film SNEAKERS, an all-star caper with Robert Redford, River Phoenix, Ben Kingsley, Dan Aykroyd, David Strathairn, and Mary McDonnell.
Join us for this special bonus episode covering all nine theatrical films that Sidney Poitier directed throughout his career.
Join us for LITTLE NIKITA, a family thriller directed by Richard Benjamin and Sidney Poitier's first of two films with rising star River Phoenix.
Join us for the thriller SHOOT TO KILL, Sidney Poitier's return to the big screen after a 10-year acting hiatus.
Join us for A PIECE OF THE ACTION, a touching comedy that is also the final time that Sidney Poitier directs himself.
Join us for the broad comedy LET'S DO IT AGAIN, the spiritual follow-up to UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT.
Join us for the anti-Apartheid thriller THE WILBY CONSPIRACY where Sidney Poitier co-stars alongside Michael Caine.
Join us for the highly successful comedy UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT meant to serve as an alternative to blaxploitation films of the era.
Join us for touching romantic melodrama A WARM DECEMBER, directed by and starring Sidney Poitier.
Join us for Sidney Poitier’s directorial debut BUCK AND THE PREACHER, where he directs himself and stars alongside longtime friend Harry Belafonte.
Join us for an in-depth conversation of THE LOST MAN and BROTHER JOHN with Larry Karaszewski, noted screenwriter of film (ED WOOD) and television (AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE PEOPLE V. O.J. SIMPSON).
Join us for this sequel to IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT where Sidney Poitier reprises his role of Detective Virgil Tibbs.
Join us for THE LOST MAN, the film during which Sidney Poitier met his second wife Joanna Shimkus.
Join us for an in-depth conversation of IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT and GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER with Mark Harris, author of Pictures at a Revolution.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's last performance of 1967, in the still divisive GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER, where he stars alongside Hollywood Greats, Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy in his final film performance.
Join us for IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT, a slow burn thriller and the Best Picture Oscar winner of 1967.
Join us in discussing one of Sidney Poitier's most beloved performances in TO SIR, WITH LOVE, which also kicks off the most significant year in his film career.
Join us for A PATCH OF BLUE, a beautiful melodrama with stunning performances from Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Hartman, and Shelley Winters - it is also the first film to depict an interracial kiss.
Join us for the gripping drama THE SLENDER THREAD, where Sidney Poitier stars alongside Anne Bancroft in Sydney Pollack's directorial debut.
Join us for THE BEDFORD INCIDENT, a bleak view of life aboard a US Navy Destroyer during the Cold War that pairs Sidney Poitier with Richard Widmark for the third time.
Join us for the bizarre Viking film THE LONG SHIPS, as well as Sidney Poitier's only cameo in THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's historic Oscar-winning performance in LILIES OF THE FIELD, where he became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor.
Join us for PRESSURE POINT, an avant-garde psychological drama about a racist Nazi sympathizer who has been imprisoned for sedition.
Join us for PARIS BLUES, Sidney Poitier's final film with Martin Ritt and his only pairing with off screen love interest Diahann Carroll.
Join us for the astounding film adaptation of the groundbreaking play A RAISIN IN THE SUN where Sidney Poitier rejoins the original Broadway cast.
Join us for ALL THE YOUNG MEN, an ensemble war film led by Alan Ladd in one of his final film roles.
Join us for Sidney Poitier and Dorothy Dandridge's only pairing in PORGY AND BESS, the controversial stage musical adaptation.
Join us for OUR VIRGIN ISLAND, Sidney Poitier's final pairing with John Cassavetes and his fourth film with Ruby Dee.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's starring turn in THE DEFIANT ONES, the first groundbreaking message picture from prolific producer and director Stanley Kramer.
Join us for THE MARK OF THE HAWK, Eartha Kitt's feature film debut and Sidney Poitier's second film with Juano Hernandez.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's first period piece, set against the backdrop of the Civil War and starring Clark Gable.
Join us for the gritty drama EDGE OF THE CITY, Sidney Poitier's first collaboration with director Martin Ritt and costar John Cassavetes
Join us for GOOD-BYE, MY LADY, a quiet coming of age story about a young boy and his dog.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's true breakthrough role alongside Glenn Ford, and his first time being directed by Richard Brooks.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's second pairing with Ruby Dee in James Wong Howe's directorial debut about the creation of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Join us for Sidney Poitier's sophomore feature where he stars alongside friend and mentor Canada Lee.
Join us as we begin our journey through the career of our fourth star: Sidney Poitier. We’ll go through Sidney’s entire filmography, beginning with his uncredited role in SEPIA CINDERELLA and his impressive debut in NO WAY OUT and move chronologically, in and out of the studio system and New Hollywood, to his final performance in THE JACKAL. Each week, we’ll discuss a new film title or two, what it meant in the grander scheme of his career, and its overall role in the Sidney Poitier-ography.
Join us for A Child is Waiting, where Judy Garland is directed by John Cassavetes in one of his earlier directorial efforts
Join us for Judy Garland's second Oscar-nominated performance in the ensemble courtroom drama Judgment at Nuremberg.
Join us for Judy Garland's return to the big screen as Vicki Lester in A STAR IS BORN, which is also her first Academy Award-nominated performance.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Judy Garland and Gene Kelly with Patricia Ward Kelly, wife and biographer of Gene Kelly.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on SUMMER STOCK with David Fantle and Tom Johnson, authors of C'Mon, Get Happy - The Making of Summer Stock.
Join us for SUMMER STOCK, Judy Garland's final onscreen pairing with Gene Kelly and her final film at MGM.
Join us for WORDS AND MUSIC, Judy Garland's final onscreen appearance with Mickey Rooney, and IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME, Garland's penultimate film at MGM.
Join us for THE PIRATE, a hilarious musical gem and Judy Garland's final film with Vincente Minnelli.
Join us for the musical biopic, TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY, where Judy Garland stars alongside a plethora of MGM stars.
Join us for two comedic turns from Judy Garland in ZIEGFELD FOLLIES and THE HARVEY GIRLS.
Join us for Judy Garland's first true dramatic performance in the romantic melodrama THE CLOCK.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS with Jeremy Arnold, author of TCM Book Christmas in the Movies (Revised & Expanded Edition): 35 Classics to Celebrate the Season.
Join us for one of Judy Garland's most iconic and memorable roles as Esther Smith in MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS.
Join us for Judy Garland's first cameo as herself in THOUSANDS CHEER and her final "let's put on a show" musical with Mickey Rooney.
Join us for this wacky musical comedy where Judy Garland co-stars with Van Heflin, Spring Byington and Fay Bainter.
Join us for FOR ME AND MY GAL, the first onscreen pairing of Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.
Join us for BABES ON BROADWAY, the first pairing where Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney transition into adulthood.
Join us for ZIEGFELD GIRL, where Judy Garland stars alongside Lana Turner and Hedy Lamarr as women trying to navigate the intricate world of the Ziegfeld Follies.
Join us for Judy Garland's toe-dip into playing an adult in LITTLE NELLIE KELLY, and her second pairing with George Murphy.
Join us as we discuss the re-teaming of Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney and director Busby Berkeley in STRIKE UP THE BAND.
Join us as we discuss Judy Garland's second Andy Hardy film, one in which she has a much larger and sophisticated role.
Join us for BABES IN ARMS, the first in a series of backstage musicals led by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney.
Join us for an in depth discussion of one of the most beloved and well-known films of all time, and arguably Judy Garland’s most iconic performance, in THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Join us for this quiet gem of a family film that highlights Judy Garland’s comedic and dramatic abilities.
Join us for Judy Garland’s first appearance in the Andy Hardy series opposite Mickey Rooney.
Join us for EVERYBODY SING where Judy Garland stars alongside an ensemble of talented Broadway performers.
Join us for THOROUGHBREDS DON’T CRY, Judy Garland’s first onscreen pairing with Mickey Rooney.
Join us for Judy Garland’s first film at MGM, the studio that was to be her home for the next 13 years.
Join us as we begin our journey through the career of our third star: Judy Garland. We’ll go through Judy’s entire filmography, beginning with the delightful PIGSKIN PARADE, and move chronologically through the height of the studio system. Each week, we’ll discuss a new film title or two, what it meant in the grander scheme of her career, and its overall role in the Judy Garland-ography.
Join us for a special discussion of Paul Newman's recently released memoir (The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man: A Memoir) and Ethan Hawke's documentary on the lives and careers of Paul & Joanne (The Last Movie Stars).
Join us for this special bonus episode covering all five theatrical films that Paul Newman directed throughout his career.
Join us for Paul Newman's final two performances, which are both voice over roles, as we finish up this season of Hollywoodography.
Join us for Paul Newman's final onscreen film role and his final Oscar nominated performance in the Supporting Role category for the first and only time in his career.
Join us for Paul Newman's final onscreen film role and his final Oscar nominated performance in the Supporting Role category for the first and only time in his career.
Join us for this relatively unknown caper film, which is also Paul Newman's final leading performance on film.
Join us for this quiet mystery where Paul Newman stars alongside an all-star cast of Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, James Garner, Stockard Channing, Reese Witherspoon, Liev Schreiber, Giancarlo Esposito and Margo Martindale.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Nobody’s Fool with Alonso Duralde, Film Critic for The Wrap and co-host of Linoleum Knife, Breakfast All Day, and Maximum Film!
Join us for Paul Newman's final Oscar nominated performance for Lead Actor and one of his most beloved films.
Join us for Paul Newman's final Oscar nominated performance for Lead Actor and one of his most beloved films.
Join us for Paul Newman's portrayal of controversial Louisiana Governor Earl Long who's relationship with burlesque dancer Blaze Starr simultaneously enriched his life but jeopardized his political career.
Join us for this film on The Manhattan Project where Paul Newman stars alongside relative newcomers Laura Dern, John Cusack and Natasha Richardson.
Join us for Paul Newman's Oscar winning performance in the sequel to The Hustler, directed by Martin Scorsese.
Join us for one of Paul Newman's most revered and lauded performances as the flawed and vulnerable lawyer Frank Galvin.
Join us for this complicated film where the life of Paul Newman's character gets unintentionally turned upside down by a journalist played by Sally Field.
Join us for this complicated film where the life of Paul Newman's character gets unintentionally turned upside down by a journalist played by Sally Field.
Join us for this controversial film that has one of Paul Newman's best performances since the mid-1970s.
Join us for this outrageous story of a fledgling hockey team that uses violence and unsportsmanlike tactics to become champions.
Join us to see Paul Newman's only uncredited performance and also his first pairing with director Robert Altman.
Join us for Paul Newman's final portrayal of Detective Lew Harper in this wonderfully atmospheric mystery thriller.
Join us for this larger than life disaster film where Paul Newman stars alongside Steve McQueen, Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Fred Astaire, Jennifer Jones, Robert Wagner, Robert Vaughn & Richard Chamberlain.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on The Sting with Jeremy Arnold, author of TCM Book The Essentials Vol. 2
Join us for one of Paul Newman's biggest successes to date, and his final film with both Robert Redford and George Roy Hill.
Join us for Paul Newman's second directorial feature, and his first time directing himself.
Join us for this timely thriller about how news stations can be used as political and religious pawns.
Join us for one of the most influential films in cinematic history and Paul Newman's first outing with Robert Redford.
Join us for Paul Newman's sixth film with Joanne Woodward, which also catalyzed his lifelong love of racing.
Join us for this lesser-known World War II comedy with an all-star character actor cast.
Join us for one of Paul Newman's most iconic roles in a film that helped define the counterculture movement.
Join us for this bleak revisionist western, which is also Paul Newman's final film with Martin Ritt.
Join us for one of Paul Newman's most iconic performances, which is a great twist on the classic detective.
Join us for this incredible black comedy that has one of Paul Newman's best comedic performances and co-stars Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Mitchum, Gene Kelly and Robert Cummings.
Join us for this wonderful revisionist western which is one of Paul Newman's most iconic roles, and his third Oscar nominated performance.
Join us for PARIS BLUES, a real gem co-starring Sydney Poitier and Diahann Carroll, and his fourth film with Joanne Woodward.
Join us for THE HUSTLER, one of Paul Newman's most iconic roles and his second Oscar nominated performance.
Join us for this delightful Paul Newman courtroom/drama with a stellar supporting cast of Robert Vaughn, Barbara Rush, Brian Keith and Billie Burke
Join us for Paul Newman's first Oscar nominated role in Tennessee Williams' CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF.
Join us for Paul Newman's last film with Robert Wise, a real gem focusing on women during World War II.
Join us for this fantastic biopic of Rocky Graziano with a real tour-de-force performance by Paul Newman.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Paul Newman with Carla Valderrama, author of TCM Book This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories.
Join us as we begin our journey through the career of our second star: Paul Newman. We'll go through Paul's entire filmography, beginning with the notoriously panned THE SILVER CHALICE, and move chronologically away from the studio system, through New Hollywood and into the Postmodern era. Each week we'll discuss a new film title or two, what it meant in the grander scheme of his career and its overall role in the Paul Newman-ography.
Join us for Natalie Wood's final film, a science fiction film about the attempt to turn empathy into something tangible.
Join us for our penultimate season 1 episode about Natalie Wood's final comedy and her final cameo.
Join us for the last studio helmed disaster film of the 1970s and Natalie Wood's last film of the decade.
Join us for Natalie Wood's first cameo and her foray into the detective world - both after periods of a substantial break from movie-making.
Join us to see Natalie Wood in a film that defined sex and the counterculture in the 1960s, and that she feared would ruin her career.
Join us for a zany 1960s comedy, and Natalie Wood's final film before her three year break from acting.
Join us to see Natalie Wood star in a Tennessee Williams property, one she had immense creative control over.
Join us for a film that draws heavily on Natalie Wood's own experiences as a child star, and her first film with Robert Redford.
Join us for Natalie Wood's foray into Blake Edwards' comedic realm and her final film with Tony Curtis.
Join us for Natalie Wood's third and final Oscar Nomination, a real gem co-starring Steve McQueen.
Join us for one of Natalie Wood's meatiest roles, starring opposite newcomer Warren Beatty.
Join us to see Natalie Wood romance James Garner in her first film back from suspension.
Join us to see Natalie Wood star opposite other screen legends Frank Sinatra and Tony Curtis.
Join us for this peace-time military film in which Natalie Wood enters into a forbidden romance.
Join us for an in-depth conversation on Natalie Wood with Jeremy Arnold, author of TCM Books The Essentials Vol. 1 & 2 and Christmas in the Movies
Join us for Natalie Wood's final two films of 1950, NEVER A DULL MOMENT and THE JACKPOT.
Join us for Natalie Wood's first two films of 1950, NO SAD SONGS FOR ME and OUR VERY OWN.
Join us for a film that was important to Natalie Wood's career both onscreen and off, THE GREEN PROMISE.
Join us for SCUDDA HOO! SCUDDA HAY! and CHICKEN EVERY SUNDAY to get down on the farm with Natalie.
Join us for THE BRIDE WORE BOOTS and THE GHOST AND MRS. MUIR to see Natalie star opposite two greats, Barbara Stanwyck and Gene Tierney.
Join us for Hollywood-ography, a movie podcast dedicated to taking you through the entire filmography of some of Hollywood's greatest stars. Listen to our Trailer to learn more, including which star we will be focusing on in Season One.
Join us as we begin our journey through the career of our first star: Natalie Wood. We'll go through Natalie's entire filmography, beginning with her uncredited role in HAPPY LAND and ending with her final performance in BRAINSTORM, moving chronologically from her days as a child star to her career-defining performances in the 1950s and 1960s and beyond. Each week we'll discuss a new film title or two, what it meant in the grander scheme of her career and its overall role in the Natalie Wood-ography.